Tech to Save Moms Act: Improving Maternal Healthcare Access and Quality
This act aims to enhance healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially in underserved areas. It expands telehealth options and supports the development of digital tools to improve health monitoring and reduce disparities in medical access. Citizens can expect easier access to specialists and more modern treatment methods, leading to safer pregnancies and postpartum periods.
Key points
Expands telehealth access for pregnant and postpartum individuals for up to one year after pregnancy, facilitating remote consultations and health monitoring.
Provides grants to develop and use technology in maternal care, especially in rural, underserved areas and those with high maternal mortality rates.
Supports training for healthcare providers on new technologies, including remote patient monitoring tools.
Mandates studies on the impact of technology on care quality and reducing racial biases in maternal healthcare.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_958
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-03-11